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Recorded Future, the leader in threat intelligence (TI), has raised USD25 million in a Series E round of funding to build on growing momentum and expand its innovative software product and services to solve a wider spectrum of cybersecurity challenges.
Led by Insight Venture Partners, the funding will support the company’s meteoric growth, geographical expansion, and its continued commitment to machine learning-based threat intelligence and cutting-edge research.
In addition to financial investment, Insight Venture Partners, investors in leading security companies like Cylance, DarkTrace, and Firemon, brings rich industry expertise to Recorded Future.
“Recorded Future’s commitment to customer success
Mid-market private equity firm LDC has completed the sale of Mini-Cam, a manufacturer and distributor of pipeline inspection systems, to Halma in a deal that values the business at up to GBP85 million.
Headquartered in Warrington, Mini-Cam designs and builds intuitive and robust modular pipeline inspection systems that are used across the water and wastewater industry, as well as by public authorities and companies in the oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear, security, construction and engineering sectors.
LDC backed the management buyout of Mini-Cam in July 2015, providing additional funding to accelerate the firm’s international growth strategy. Since then, LDC
Brighteye Ventures, Europe’s first and largest education technology (edtech) venture capital firm, has held the EUR50 million close of its first fund.
The fund will lead or participate in seed and series A and B rounds for innovative companies using technology to enhance learning and creativity. It will consider companies working across a full range of educational levels, from K-12 to university and beyond. Brighteye Ventures has a global remit, looking to lead investments in Europe and Israel and co-invest alongside smart partners in the US.
The fund has already invested in two companies. Brighteye Ventures participated in the
Over three-quarters (78 per cent) of private equity investors expect General Partners (GPs) to increase their focus on managing Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) considerations in their portfolios over the next two years.
That’s according to a new study by Intertrust, a provider of fund, trust and corporate services, which reveals that majority (55 per cent) of investors think that GPs are most likely to begin their ESG drive with adopting the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a voluntary set of investment principles that offer a menu of possible actions for incorporating ESG issues into investment practice.
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Nicola Wealth Management has launched its NWM Private Debt Fund. This fund combines a fund-of-funds approach with a direct investment in private debt opportunities to earn an attractive premium above public market fixed income yields and returns.
“By partnering with a stable of handpicked sub-managers, we are able to diversify across regions, industries, and strategies to include a wide set of private debt opportunities,” says NWM president, David Sung (pictured). “Nicola Wealth has always focused on an asset allocation that extends beyond typical stocks and bonds to create true diversification. We see great potential in adding private debt to that mix.”
SouChe has closed its Series E funding round led by Alibaba with participation from Warburg Pincus, Primavera Capital and CMB International.
This round is less than 12 months from the USD100 million Series C round in November 2016 led by Ant Financial, and less than six months from the USD180 million Series D round in April 2017 led by Warburg Pincus. Cygnus Equity was the sole financial advisor to SouChe for this round.
After this round of financing, Alibaba will become the biggest institutional investor for SouChe. The two companies will deepen their existing cooperation by sharing more resources and
Roynat Equity Partners and Tepper Holdings Inc (THI) have sold their majority equity ownership interest in Comtrad Strategic Sourcing (Comtrad) to Ardenton Capital Corporation and Comtrad President, Jim Long.
Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Comtrad is a leading importer and distributor of hardware and component products to furniture, kitchen and bath cabinet manufacturers and distributors throughout North America. With over 45 years of experience, Comtrad provides a “one-stop” solution for OEMs to outsource all facets of their supply chain with top quality products from Asia.
Under the ownership of Roynat Equity Partners and THI, Comtrad has expanded its operations and
A California film, television, and digital entertainment company has opened a limited window for ultra high net worth investors looking for a private alternative investment.
Noci Media is targeting self made entrepreneurs, mass affluent investors, and multi generational family offices for a new private equity opportunity that offers a low risk high return, along with various hedging strategies.
“The US Department of Commerce recently released a report summarising Price Waterhouse’s Analysis that the global media & entertainment industry is almost at USD2 Trillion,” says Noci’s Managing Partner, Yuri Rutman.
“Many investment opportunities are available online in cryptocurrency, tech
Carey Olsen and Ipes in Guernsey have assisted Phoenix Equity Partners with the launch of the firm’s fourth fund, which has closed with commitments of GBP415 million.
Phoenix Equity Partners (PEP) is a leading private equity investor working with entrepreneurial teams to help grow medium-sized, UK-based companies valued at up to GBP150 million. This fourth fund, Phoenix Equity Partners 2016 fund, will continue this investment theme.
The new fund, which closed in July, attracted investment from a range of high-quality existing and new investors including public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, family offices, fund of
By George Ralph, RFA – A recent study by Watchguard Technologies of 1,600 organisations also found that only 10 per cent believed they were 100 per cent prepared for the regulations to pass into law. That’s 90 per cent who do not feel prepared, or are unsure if the regulations even apply to them.
With the May 2018 deadline looming, the 48 per cent of organisations who said they are seeking, or will be seeking advice, really need to do so quickly.
But what are the key things firms should be doing?
As GDPR places important new obligations on any
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